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Author:

Wang, Qun, Ph. D.

Title:

An in-depth study of the major plays of African American playwright August Wilson : vernacularizing the blues on stage / Qun Wang.

Publisher:

Edwin Mellen Press,

Copyright Date:

c1999

Description:

x, 189 p. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Wilson, August--Criticism and interpretation.
Historical drama, American--History and criticism.
Wilson, August--Political and social views.
African Americans in literature.
Blues (Music) in literature.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [175]-179) and index.

Contents:

Historical context and theoretical framing -- Towards the poetization of the "Field of manners" : August Wilson's contribution to the American theater -- Ma Rainey's Black bottom : music as cultural metaphor -- Fences : sports, prejudice, and the American dream -- Joe Turner's come and gone : religion and individual choice -- The piano lesson : history, cultural legacy, and family heritage -- Two trains running : business adventures and political agenda -- Seven guitars: social injustice and its consequences.

Series:

Black studies ; v. 6

ISBN:

9780889462205 (BlS series)
0889462208 (BlS series)
9780773479425
0773479422

OCLC:

(OCoLC)41662546

LCCN:

99036642

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)